Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Letter’s political labeling draws rebuke from former Marlboro official
I would like to take this opportunity to respond to the obviously biased letter that recently appeared in the News Transcript by Democratic Com-mitteeman Hyman Grossman in which he attacked me for being partisan. Mr. Grossman conveniently failed to recall the fact that several years ago, while I was a Republican member of the Marlboro…
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It’s time for parents to bear the responsibility for their children
In his June 28 tirade, Allen Forkowitz blasts the Manal-apan Board of Education for its lack of concern for children’s safety, citing one example of a 6-year-old who was dropped off a school bus without a parent to accept custody, and one example of 5- and 6-year-olds having to walk (more than) a football field…
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Summonses are issued to bus driver in fatal crash Municipal action will be delayed until prosecutor completes investigation
By Kathy Baratta Summonses are issued to bus driver in fatal crash Municipal action will be delayed until prosecutor completes investigation MANALAPAN — Police have charged the driver of a school bus that collided with a pickup truck and killed a township man with several motor vehicle violations. Manalapan Police Lt. Louis Moreto said Gary…
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Host families sought for exchange students
The American Intercultural Student Exchange is seeking local host families for high school foreign exchange students for the 2000-2001 school year. Participating students come from 25 countries throughout the world. Every year, AISE places exchange students with more than 2,000 host families throughout the United States. The students live with American families and attend local…
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Student attends leadership forum
MARLBORO — Josh Chaise of the Morganville section of Marlboro attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (MED) from June 18-28 in Philadelphia. Having demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in a career related to science and health, Chaise joined more than 330 outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across the United States…
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Language of Marlboro ordinance may need some review
TThe Marlboro Township Council has successfully raised the consciousness of people across New Jersey by voting to regulate the use of cell phones while operating motor vehicles. While I agree with critics who argue that it would be best for the state to regulate cell phone use, unfortunately our state legislators are not up to…
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Hello? Is anybody listening in Marlboro government?
WWhen Madeleine Al-bright needs a break from helping countries like China and North Korea learn how the free world operates, perhaps the secretary of state can come here to acquaint our mayor and Township Council with some principles of democracy. In the meantime, perhaps I can impart one: If a constituent brings a problem to…
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Sierra Club concerned about zoning changes
AAs chairman of the Jersey Shore Group of the Sierra Club, I wish to express our concern regarding the down-zoning of property in the vicinity of Ticetown, Greenwood and Texas roads in Marlboro. I expressed those concerns to members of the Marlboro Township Council in letters dated May 11 and June 21 and presented the…
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Community came out to support Relay for Life
AAs director of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, I would like to thank the residents of Mon-mouth and Ocean counties for their generosity and support. More than 1,200 people on 72 teams participated in this year’s event at Freehold Raceway, raising over $140,000 for the American Cancer Soci-ety’s research, education, advocacy and service…
